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Flagship Digital Series

Beyond the Docks

Where Maritime Careers Begin

Beyond the Docks is Captain Sandy's Charities' flagship digital series and career pathway platform. We focus on stories from the Blue Economy through our digital platform that connects students and the world to real maritime careers, real people, and real pathways into the maritime workforce.

Steering Toward Success Program

What Is Beyond the Docks?

Beyond the Docks is Captain Sandy's Charities' flagship digital series and career pathway platform. Its core mission is to transform invisible maritime work into visible, exciting career pathways that students can see themselves entering. We focus on stories from the Blue Economy through our digital platform that connects students and the world to real maritime careers, real people, and real pathways into the maritime workforce.

Video Episodes

Real maritime employers sharing their stories, career journeys, and what it takes to succeed in the industry — already live on YouTube.

Career Exploration

Interactive pathway tools helping students discover where their interests and skills align with maritime careers.

Apprenticeship Awareness

Introducing students to apprenticeship and internship opportunities across Florida's maritime industry.

Industry Spotlights

Showcasing leading maritime companies, their missions, and the diverse roles they offer to the next generation.

How Beyond the Docks Solves It — connecting students to maritime careers through digital media, classroom curriculum, and industry partnerships
Curriculum-Aligned for Grades 6–12 Standards: Career Preparedness · STEM · Geography · ELA
Now Streaming

Watch Beyond the Docks Episodes

Real maritime professionals share their stories, career journeys, and advice for the next generation. All episodes are live and streaming now on YouTube.

Already Filmed

6 Core Thematic Modules

Six professionally filmed modules exploring distinct career corridors within the maritime industry — all already produced and available.

6 Core Thematic Modules Already Filmed — STEM on Superyachts, Careers at Lürssen, Crew Operations, Yacht Sales & Brokerage, Blue-Economy Science, Training & Career Pathways

STEM on Superyachts

  • Systems, Engineering & Tech
  • Marine Engineer
  • ETO (Electro-Technical Officer)
  • Systems Technician

Careers from Germany to Fort Lauderdale

  • Careers at Lürssen
  • Naval Architect
  • Production Engineer
  • Project Manager

Crew: On Deck & Below

  • Crew & Operations Careers
  • Deck Crew & Bosun
  • Officer & Safety Officer
  • Interior & Service

Yacht Sales, Brokerage & Business Side

  • Business Careers in Maritime
  • Yacht Broker
  • Charter Manager
  • Finance & Marketing

Blue-Economy Science

  • Aquariums, Diving & Marine Life
  • Aquarist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Diver

Training, Career Pathways & Companies

  • All Maritime Jobs & Training
  • Events & Infrastructure
  • Marina Operations
  • Logistics
Industry Partnership

From Classroom to Career

Beyond the Docks partners with leading maritime organizations to create a direct pipeline from education to employment.

From Classroom to Career — Partners include MPT, Quantum, We Are Hiring, and Bass Crew Services

Employer Spotlights

Be featured in video episodes showcasing your company, culture, and career opportunities to students statewide.

Mentorship

Connect your team with students through mentoring programs and career guidance opportunities.

Site Visits

Open your facilities to student groups for immersive, hands-on exposure to real maritime workplaces.

Career Events

Participate in career fairs, school visits, and industry showcases that put your brand in front of tomorrow's talent.

The Conversion Pipeline

01 Student Sees Episode
02 Social Clips Reach Peers
03 Teacher Embeds in Curriculum
04 Student Explores Career Guide
05 Student Reaches Training Provider

Distribution Channels

YouTube Classrooms (17,000+ students) Social Media (5M+ impressions) Boat Shows & Events Industry Ambassador Websites Earned Media & PR
For Educators

Free, Accredited Classroom Resources

Developed in partnership with Young Minds Inspired (YMI), our teaching resources are turnkey, standards-aligned, and ready for your classroom.

What's Included

  • Turnkey teaching kits with lesson plans
  • Classroom activities and discussion guides
  • Full-color career pathway posters
  • Digital resources and video episodes
  • Family engagement letters (English & Spanish)
  • Career handouts (English & Spanish)
Access Teaching Resources
Accredited Curriculum Standards-aligned to STEM, ELA, Geography, and Career Preparedness frameworks
Developed with YMI Young Minds Inspired — a trusted partner in K-12 education for over 40 years
Grades 6–12 Middle and high school curriculum aligned for classroom and remote delivery
Measured Educational Impact

Impact by the Numbers

Real, measurable outcomes from our Steering Toward Success education programs delivered across Florida schools.

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Episodes live on YouTube
The Workforce Challenge

Why Beyond the Docks Matters

Maritime is essential infrastructure — but the workforce pipeline isn't keeping pace with demand.

80%
of global goods move by sea — maritime is multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure
40%
of Florida's maritime workforce retiring in the next 10 years
60%
of young people have zero maritime career exposure
Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Beyond the Docks

Beyond the Docks is live and sponsorable. Invest in the next generation of maritime professionals with premier brand visibility across our digital series, classrooms, and events.

Episode Sponsorship
$5K – $10K

Sponsor an individual episode featuring real maritime employers and career stories.

Module Sponsorship
$15K – $35K

Sponsor a complete career module covering an entire maritime career corridor.

Title Sponsorship
$50K – $150K

Lead as the presenting sponsor of Beyond the Docks with premier brand visibility.

Ambassador Program
$1K – $10K

Join the Ambassador Circle and support maritime education at any level.